Albuquerque, NM – Highland Ave & San Mateo Blvd Car Crash Ends in Injuries
Albuquerque, NM (January 4, 2024) – A serious car crash in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, January 4, required support from local emergency crews. The accident was reported early that morning at around 9:27 a.m. at the corner of Highland Avenue SE and San Mateo Boulevard SE. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, and emergency responders were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties.
The area was temporarily shut down as emergency crews were present. The crash victims were treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals for further treatment. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Wrecks in New Mexico
In New Mexico, you can never feel completely at ease when operating a motor vehicle. According to the statistics, the number of fatal car crashes in the state is increasing annually. Data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) show there were about 20 percent more fatal crashes in 2021 than there were in 2020. There were 481 reported fatal vehicle crashes in the state in 2021—a significant rise from the 398 reported in 2020. In the event that you were unfairly hurt by the actions of another driver, you need to be ready to defend your legal rights.
It takes more than just completing the required paperwork and waiting for a check to arrive to recover compensation for an auto accident. In order for accident victims to receive fair compensation for their losses, they must first establish fault. This means demonstrating how the negligent party’s actions led to the collision and your injuries. To find out how much you should be paid for your injuries and any damages, you should always discuss your claim with an experienced attorney.
Your ability to receive full compensation for your losses may be significantly impacted by New Mexico’s comparative negligence system, and your right to compensation will be limited by your relative liability for the accident. For example, a victim who bears 30 percent of the blame will only receive 70 percent of their accident-related compensation. You need to know these types of things in order to know what your claim is really worth, and a trained lawyer can help you every step of the way.
If you have been hurt in a car accident, it is important that you start your case as soon as possible. You must be certain that your rights are being upheld by a lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates. Give our offices a call at (505) 243-5566 to start the process and speak with a personal injury attorney. Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers have years of legal experience and are here to make sure you get fairly compensated for your injuries.
